EAPP_ Quarter 2

A concept paper is written mainly to:

• distinguish between the old and new meaning of a word/concept.

• trace the development of a word from its old form to its new one.

• clarify the meaning of a concept.

• identify the examples of a concept.

This is where the author restates the position and main argument.

• Introduction

• Body

• Conclusion

• Main Idea

At the heart of a concept paper is usually:

• the definition of the term.

• the semantic history of the concept.

• a distinction between its standard and slang versions.

• the examples of the concept.

These are documents that wish to inform, analyze or recommend and formally structured in sections.

• Position Paper

• Reports

• Concept Paper

• Essay

It is concerned with the differences between economic classes and implications of a capitalist system.

• Marxist criticism

• Formalism

• Reader-response criticism

• Feminist criticism

This is where the author provides counterarguments against the possible weaknesses of his/her arguments.

• Introduction

• Body

• Conclusion

• Main Idea

It means that the key to understand a text is through the text itself.

• Marxist criticism

• Formalism

• Reader-response criticism

• Feminist criticism

This is a part of the position in which it presents the issue while grabbing the attention of the readers.

• Introduction

• Body

• Conclusion

• Main Idea

This is what makes your stand on your position paper weakens.

• criticism

• The use of passive voice

• fallacy

• Plagiarism

Usually, the purpose of a formal technical report revolves around:

• Making a claim.

• Recommending a Course of Action

• Selling a Product

• Solving a Problem